Hi guys please bear with me, i tend to think down the old school methods of model building, Foamies is a whole new concept for me :P
After a long deliberation regarding the e z builds on the forum i decided a plan of action so here goes,
The first thing i wanted was easy access to the battery to enable me to change out with out disturbing anything.
Hence the battery hatch, also the catch is being sorted to hold it firmly.
The next thing was to get as much space inside and freedom to move things around without compromising the strengh of the model.
So decided on putting the esc and bec outside the fuss in a pod.and route my wiring through plastic tubes glued in to the fuss.
I also wanted to strengthen the edges of the flying surfaces as i have never worked with a foamie before.
I also wanted to have my tx out in the cool air and away from my rx bits and bobs. The motor needs upgrading and i know i will have to be careful at the angle i glue in the pod, to reduce drag.
It seems with these models they need strenghening up so i will be glueing a couple of carbon rods in, one in the tail , and one in the bottom side to hold the battery hatch and strengthen the bottom and have something for the catch grip.
The pod idea i have used before on a slope soarer to enable me to fit an old instamatic camera, it worked with great success for me then.
Feel free to have a laugh, its new idea,s that stir the imagination guys. :D
Dizzy
(http://s3.postimage.org/7qk6u7k4/internal_layout.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7qk6u7k4/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/7rix4hxg/flying_surfaces.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7rix4hxg/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/7rr6t8ec/battery_hatch.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7rr6t8ec/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/7s62ncuc/pod_dry_fit.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7s62ncuc/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/7shnesas/tail_feathers.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7shnesas/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/7w0zsibo/manic_budgie_dry_assemblie_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7w0zsibo/)
Thats a different take on it, i like the thinkinking :) Could be a few cool tips to pick up on
Looks cool :) So what exactly is going in the pod? VTX or ESC?
Thanks
Badwolve1
hi badwolfe
i,m fitting my esc and my bec for now , but my options are there for a second camera or like you asked the vtx if i,m inclined
but thats on the tail boom for now :D
dizzy
Thanks :) Fist time i've seen someone replace the tail with wood :)
Nice build.
G
Great build, and the pod looks good ;)
Nice build dizzy..
Thanks guys for your interest. and comments
I will update over the next few weeks with pics :)
dizzy
Hi Dizzy
Haws the Ease Star coming on.
Hi Chengliu
Did you forget to ad a comment, or was you impressed with this particular section of Dizzy's Text.
regards G :)
:D Hi g
I am awaiting some bits and bobs to complete my byrd, will post some more pics soon
Dizzy
Quote from: g.collins on July 07, 2011, 11:21:40 AM
Hi Dizzy
Haws the Ease Star coming on.
Hi Chengliu
Did you forget to ad a comment, or was you impressed with this particular section of Dizzy's Text.
regards G :)
Sadly no longer with us :)
Whens the maiden Dizz?!
Hi Pasty
It would have been this week end but i have a problem with two of my hxt900,s i have glued into the ez one jitters like mad the other is getting hot so need to order some replacements :(
Got her glued together and flying surfaces on, in the middle of wiring up when i found the problem, but nearly there.
got two models on the go but hopefully very soon :D
Thats a shame, HXT9's are normally very good.
I've been using these lately...
http://www.giantcod.co.uk/towerpro-mg90-25kg-torque-ball-raced-micro-servo-p-403786.html (http://www.giantcod.co.uk/towerpro-mg90-25kg-torque-ball-raced-micro-servo-p-403786.html)
Cant fault them so far.
Unbelievable, the cheapest servos out there have been copied with even cheaper knock off`s. So now its 50 . 50 wether you get genuine Hxt900`s or not :(
Thanks for the tip Coyote, I am thinking of pulling them all out and fitting the servo's i use in my heli,s
Acer-lab D12-mg, all metal gears ultra reliable but nearly thirteen pounds each but a little heavier by a few grams.
Dizzy
Hi guys another update on my easy star build
I finally found a way to make the battery lid secure with a diy sprung loaded latch on a carbon fibre rod works a treat, protect's the bottom and looks smart :) i did not want to tape it on each time i changed batteries.
Also the motor mount had to be modified to take the bigger motor so i used a carbon fibre off cut and bolted through the existing mount, i,m pleased with the look too :D
waiting for weather for a maiden now, will fit fpv and will paint and tidy after :D
dizzy
(http://s3.postimage.org/9su6iblw/battery_door_catch.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9su6iblw/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/9t92cg1w/diy_carbon_motor_mount.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9t92cg1w/)
Like the catch mod, very cool. Yeah it all looks very pro mate :)
what's the catch. :laugh:
looking good there Dizzy, I used Velcro for my one, yours is a proper job.
regards G :)
Hi Guys ;D
Finally had her maiden fly,s like a dream with two up 2200 3s battery packs, balance spot on
Had an hour of circuit and bumps early hours of this morning with dummy camera and dummy vtx but now all fitted so i thought be good time to put up a pic.
She pulls a climb at 45degrees easily no adjustments for trim needed at all, i'm delighted with her.
My googles that i borrowed are playing up so no fpv for me yet but nearly there.
Just my new antenna to fit to vtx and finally ready to roll
just like to say thanks for everybody,s input on the forum i wish i had flown electric years ago :D
(http://s4.postimage.org/1h0l150bo/manic_byrd_2_finished.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1h0l150bo/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/1h2sexo10/manic_byrd_finished.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1h2sexo10/)
Hopefully some time soon i will be able to post some vids when i learn to use an editing programme :D
Dizzy
Quote from: Dizzy on July 24, 2011, 07:23:11 PM
Hi Guys ;D
Finally had her maiden fly,s like a dream with two up 2200 3s battery packs, balance spot on
Had an hour of circuit and bumps early hours of this morning with dummy camera and dummy vtx but now all fitted so i thought be good time to put up a pic.
She pulls a climb at 45degrees easily no adjustments for trim needed at all, i'm delighted with her.
My googles that i borrowed are playing up so no fpv for me yet but nearly there.
Just my new antenna to fit to vtx and finally ready to roll
just like to say thanks for everybody,s input on the forum i wish i had flown electric years ago :D
(http://s4.postimage.org/1h0l150bo/manic_byrd_2_finished.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1h0l150bo/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/1h2sexo10/manic_byrd_finished.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1h2sexo10/)
Hopefully some time soon i will be able to post some vids when i learn to use an editing programme :D
Dizzy
Shes looking great Dizzy, one thing, until lipo batteries were available, Electric flight was rubbish.
regards G
Yeah love the paint job :) Nice one Dizzy looks really good
Well done dizzy looks good..
oooh I like that a lot :D
:D Thank you guys i,m definatly proud of her.
I have just come in from the local rugby/football club field
First fpv flight was twelve o.clock today i could not wait any longer but i was on my own so no flying pics nor have i got any recording equipment yet but OMG i,m really a little stuck for words.
I tried to keep my eyes on the screen but kept eyeballing the aircraft its going to take some getting used too but I LOVE IT
(http://s4.postimage.org/1q67643j8/first_flight_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1q67643j8/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/1q6h3c6hw/first_flight_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1q6h3c6hw/)
I have wanted to know all my life what it would be like to actually be in my model whilst flying now i know and just love the hobby even more.
A very emotional Dizzy :D
Lol great to see you`ve had such a good time. Its testiment to research, asking questions and executing perfectly. So good to here it went so well.
Bravo dizzy ...nice day allround..
well don mate
yay! it only gets better from here :)